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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Commentary, Line 71: parents through Line 101: No free man needs a God.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Canto Two we find that Shade's daughter had been vacationing in what faraway place?
(a) Zembla.
(b) New Wye.
(c) Quebec.
(d) France.

2. John Shade reads an article written by this person about a woman who had a similar vision?
(a) Gerald Emerald.
(b) The President of the IPH.
(c) Jim Coats.
(d) Charles Kinbote.

3. What does Kinbote want us to believe was the catalyst for John Shade's choice to set "Pale Fire" during the winter months?
(a) Shade meeting Kinbote during the previous winter.
(b) Bird flying south for the winter.
(c) The great tragedy Shade has experienced during winter.
(d) The Zemblan King's assasination in January.

4. John Shade's daughter is how old at the beginning of Canto Three?
(a) 18.
(b) We don't know exactly, only that she's a small child.
(c) 6 months.
(d) A senior in high school.

5. How does John Shade refer to the I.P.H.?
(a) The "H".
(b) The International Poetry House.
(c) The Institute.
(d) If.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does young King Charles refuse to consummate his relationship with Fleur?

2. Which Pope is mentioned in the commentary to Line 85?

3. Kinbote notes that the poem alludes to what fictional character?

4. Who does King Charles finally marry?

5. How do the Shade's spend the evening of their daughter's blind date?

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